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Simmons Jokes About LaVine After Hot Mic Scandal
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In Short: Simmons then joked, 'Zach isn’t a prick,' referencing comments made by reporters caught on a hot mic earlier in the week.
During a training camp press conference, Simmons was asked about his relationship with his new Sacramento Kings teammates.
Simmons then joked, 'Zach isn’t a prick,' referencing comments made by reporters caught on a hot mic earlier in the week.
The hot mic incident occurred between press conferences at the Kings' media day, where reporters were overheard making unflattering remarks about both LaVine and Simmons.
One reporter described LaVine as a 'prick,' while another suggested Simmons seemed 'cringe.
Simmons, who sat out last season, recently signed a one-year deal with the Kings.
The new Kings forward is quickly adapting to his role with the team, taking the media day incident in stride.
What's still developing
- But Simmons is learning right away what exactly it is like to be a member of the team, and he seems to be taking it all in stride.
- One reporter in particular said that LaVine seemed like a “prick.” During the same conversation, Simmons was also roasted for seemingly being “cringe.” You can hear the full conversation picked up by the hot mic at the link here.
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Sources
- Larry Brown Sportslink